RDG 639 - Clinical Issues in Early Literacy Instruction: Reading Recovery® Teacher Leader Training

(2 to 8 credits)

A three-semester sequence designed to prepare teachers to implement reading methods for use with young children most at risk for reading difficulty. Teachers observe, record, analyze and modify the reading and writing behavior of children. Teachers develop understandings of the theoretical underpinnings of reading acquisition. May be repeated for a maximum of 12 credits.

Prerequisite(s): Students must be nominated by a participating school district and accepted into the Reading Recovery® program, or have permission of the program director.

Corequisite(s): RDG 649

Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.